Confinement

• Violent sexual offender charged for reoffence days after release

  Police warned the public on Oct. 24 that Alexandre Passechnikov, a high-risk violent offender had been released from jail.

  Crime

  Nov 1, 2022
  
• 18-year-old escapes unlawful confinement, 2 Edmonton residents arrested: Salmon Arm RCMP

  RCMP were told that the victim had been assaulted, threatened and unlawfully confined by two individuals. The 18-year-old phoned 911 after escaping.

  Crime

  Jun 22, 2021
  
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• COVID-19: Montreal restaurants, bars look ahead to reopening date with mixed emotions

  Restauranteurs want to remind customers who are ready to dine to be patient and kind as they do their best to serve clients for the first time in months.

  Canada

  May 19, 2021
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• Latest COVID-19 lockdown costing Quebec jobs according to study

  The second wave of COVID-19 is costing Quebec jobs, according to the latest findings.

  Consumer

  Nov 11, 2020
• VPD asking for help locating woman charged in violent sexual assault

  Vancouver police are asking for the public’s help in locating a charged suspect who failed to return to a half-way house.

  Crime

  Aug 6, 2020
• Consumer shopping habits have changed during COVID 19 pandemic, says Couche-Tard

  Alimentation Couche-Tard says shopping patterns have changed during COVID-19 lockdowns with consumers purchasing larger-sized goods.

  Health

  Jun 30, 2020
• Federal government gives up fight against 15 day hard cap on solitary confinement

  In a notice to the Supreme Court of Canada on Tuesday, the government said it was discontinuing its attempt to appeal a ruling from Ontario's top court that found long-term segregation to be cruel and unusual punishment.

  Canada

  Apr 22, 2020
• Crown seeks 7-8 years for Edmonton women who confined kids to basement

  Two women who pleaded guilty to aggravated assault after two children were found confined to an Edmonton basement in 2017 were in court Thursday for a sentencing hearing.

  Crime

  Mar 5, 2020
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• London police arrest man wanted on assault, robbery charges that prompted sex worker warning

  Police say the suspect tied up a victim, then tasered, assaulted and robbed her before fleeing.

  Crime

  May 3, 2019
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• Court of Appeal for Ontario sets 15-day cap on solitary confinement

  The three-judge appeal panel says legislative safeguards are inadequate to avoid the risk of harm to inmates.

  Canada

  Mar 28, 2019